As Advent begins, Dr. Scott McKee invites us to look beyond our Christmas wish lists and consider what God might want this season. Drawing from Isaiah 9:2—“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light”—Pastor Scott traces the story of light through Scripture, from creation to Christ, revealing that God’s answer to a dark world is His own radiant presence. Jesus not only declared, “I am the light of the world,” but also, “You are the light of the world.” This transforming truth means we are called to reflect—not generate—the light of Christ in every shadowed place around us. With humor, warmth, and practical examples from Ward’s own ministry impact, Pastor Scott reminds us that light always drives out darkness: through compassion, forgiveness, service, and everyday acts of grace. When the world grows dim with fear or cynicism, the people of God are meant to shine brighter still. This Advent, may we be bearers of divine light—reflecting the character of Jesus in word and deed—so that others might see His glory and find hope in Him. Let’s be part of what Jesus is still building.

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